Guide to Using pg_prewarm

What is pg_prewarm? pg_prewarm is a PostgreSQL module that allows you to load relation data into the PostgreSQL shared buffer cache or the operating system’s buffer cache before it is needed. This can be particularly useful after a database restart, as it helps to avoid the performance penalties typically associated with “cold” caches, where the …

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Guide to Using pg_standby

What is pg_standby? pg_standby is a command-line utility included with PostgreSQL that supports the creation of a warm standby server. It is used as a restore_command to manage the restoration of Write-Ahead Logs (WAL) from a backup during recovery or when setting up a standby server. This utility allows a PostgreSQL server to remain in …

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Guide to Using pg_waldump

What is pg_waldump? pg_waldump is a command-line utility included with PostgreSQL that allows you to display the contents of Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) files in a human-readable format. WAL is a fundamental component of PostgreSQL’s architecture, providing data durability and supporting features like replication and point-in-time recovery. The pg_waldump utility is useful for inspecting WAL files …

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Resolving MySQL Error 1206: Overcoming ‘The total number of locks exceeds the lock table size’

Understanding Error 1206 When you encounter MySQL Error 1206 with SQLSTATE HY000, it indicates that the number of locks required for a transaction exceeds the amount of memory allocated to manage these locks. This error is common in scenarios involving large or complex transactions that affect many rows in InnoDB tables. Causes of Error 1206 …

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Addressing MySQL Error 1196: Handling Incomplete Rollbacks on Non-Transactional Tables

Decoding Error 1196 MySQL Error 1196 with SQLSTATE HY000 alerts you that a rollback operation was attempted, but some non-transactional tables could not be rolled back. This situation typically arises when a mix of transactional (e.g., InnoDB) and non-transactional (e.g., MyISAM) tables are being manipulated within the same transaction. Reasons Behind Error 1196 Diagnosing the …

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